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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.13, 867.50 and 576.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.13, 867.50 and 576.32 is: 864.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.13 : 867.50 = 576.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.13/867.50 = 576.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.13x = 867.50 × 576.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.13x = 499,950.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,950.38/578.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.77

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